Budaya dan Perkawinan Anak di Kabupaten Probolinggo

Culture and Child Marriage in Probolinggo District

Abstract

The research discusses the cultural phenomenon and practice of child marriage in Probolinggo Regency, East Java. The study focuses on understanding how local culture contributes to the practice of child marriage, the factors that encourage these marriages, and the individual and societal impact of that. The research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. The results are: 1) Child marriage in Probolinggo Regency is influenced by various factors, including tradition, economics, and education. Strong traditions and social norms in society are factors that encourage this practice. Economic instability and low levels of education also contribute to high rates of child marriage; 2) Child marriage has negative impacts on both the person and society as an entirety, including reproductive health problems, interrupted education, and a continuous cycle of poverty. This research suggests the importance of government intervention and non-government organizations to reduce the number of child marriages in Probolinggo Regency, such as efforts to increase access to education and the economy.